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Google Defends Efforts Against Rogue Pharmacies

June 18, 2013
Under fire from law enforcement officials, Google insists it has been making progress in its effort to deny advertising to rogue pharmacies.

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FBI Driver's License Photo Searches Raise Privacy Questions

June 18, 2013
Facial-recognition software advances allow law enforcement and government agencies to match images of unknown suspects with government-issued ID...

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Privacy Concerns: Big Data's Biggest Barrier?

June 18, 2013
Businesses must be up front with consumers about what data they're using and why. Opting out should be easier, too.

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CrowdStrike Falcon Traces Attacks Back To Hackers

June 18, 2013
Startup that encourages playing offense on security launches cloud-based service to help businesses identify adversaries, mitigate attacks and...

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Google Launches Attack On Online Child Pornography

June 17, 2013
Google pledges millions to charities and software developers to help it eliminate online material that endangers children.

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Apple, Facebook, Microsoft Detail Surveillance Requests

June 17, 2013
Newly published information details the total number of government surveillance requests received; Google abstains, citing "a step back for users."

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NSA Prism: Readers Speak

June 17, 2013
NSA's Prism program has sparked debate about protections versus privacy. Network Computing readers weigh in.



Thumb Drive Security: Snowden 1, NSA 0

June 14, 2013
Thumb drives helped NSA whistle-blower Edward Snowden transport top-secret data from the agency. If the NSA can't keep a lid on thumb drives, can you?

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Inside A Cyber Espionage Campaign

June 14, 2013
A group of Taiwanese researchers peer into the operations center of a group behind one large espionage campaign.



Vulnerability Reports: What They Don't Tell You

June 14, 2013
With flaw tallies varying by up to 75%, vulnerability data needs to be taken with a grain of salt, Black Hat presenters say.



Bug Data Buys Businesses Intel From U.S. Government

June 14, 2013
Thousands of businesses are reportedly exchanging information with the government on zero-day vulnerabilities and online threats in return for...

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Smartphone Makers Asked To Fight 'Apple-Picking'

June 13, 2013
Mobile device theft is being called an epidemic. Apple tweaks iOS 7; device makers and law enforcement also team on anti-theft technology.

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LulzSec Hacker Ryan Cleary To Be Released

June 13, 2013
Release comes despite being convicted of possessing child porn images and serving only a portion of his sentence, leading hackers to suggest he's...

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Snowden Says U.S. Hacking Chinese Civilians Since 2009

June 13, 2013
NSA whistle-blower says U.S. spies on people using computers at Hong Kong's Chinese University, as well as government officials and businesses in...

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NSA Prism: Google, Facebook Want More Transparency

June 12, 2013
Fearing loss of customer trust, Google, Facebook, Microsoft and Twitter ask for permission to share more information about government data demands.

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7 Tips To Avoid NSA Digital Dragnet

June 12, 2013
These apps will keep your cell phone calls under wraps -- if the NSA hasn't already found a way to break them.

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Teachers Get Digital Hotline To Police

June 12, 2013
CopSync911 app lets teachers and other workers bypass dispatchers and access first responders more quickly in emergency situations.

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NSA Prism Whistleblower Snowden Deserves A Medal

June 12, 2013
Without Snowden's leaks, we wouldn't be pursuing rational, democratic debates on the government's post-Sept. 11 balance between security and civil...

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NSA Prism Fallout Delays EU Airline Database Vote

June 12, 2013
Accusations of "paranoia" and discrimination against non-U.S. citizens aired in Brussels this week -- though the importance of working with...

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Cyber Forensics: Hot IT Job

June 11, 2013
Take a look at the skills, experience and personality traits that make a successful cyber forensics expert.



12 Security Myths That Put Users At Risk

June 11, 2013
Security experts weigh in on the dirty dozen misconceptions that make endpoints vulnerable.



NSA Prism: Patriot Act Author Questions Scope

June 11, 2013
White House says NSA's surveillance programs implement FISA and the Patriot Act -- but Patriot Act author is not so sure. Meanwhile, privacy...

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NSA Prism: Snowden Is Wrong, Says British Government

June 11, 2013
Foreign Secretary denies that British government used Prism program to access communications of private citizens, but questions remain.

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9 Facts About NSA Prism Whistleblower

June 11, 2013
Here's what we know about Edward J. Snowden, the NSA contractor last seen in Hong Kong -- and why the Bradley Manning case could affect Snowden's...

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NSA Prism Relies Heavily On IT Contractors

June 11, 2013
NSA whistleblower Snowden likely enjoyed access to Prism program details as a contracted NSA IT administrator. Systems administrators remain an...

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